"One of Toronto's best-kept secrets."

- Frank Nakashima, Wholenote magazine

The Toronto Continuo Collective is an educational and performing group dedicated to exploring the art of Baroque accompaniment. The ToCC was launched in the fall of 2005 by Lucas Harris and Borys Medicky, who spent time with the New York Continuo Collective and recognized the need for a similar group in Toronto.

Joining the ToCC

We welcome new members who play continuo instruments (lute, theorbo, Baroque guitar, harpsichord, organ, Baroque harp, etc.). Although prior continuo playing experience is not required, members should have a reasonable facility with their instruments. We normally meet for twelve Monday or Tuesday evenings each semester (in addition to extra dress rehearsals during concert weeks). Dates are chosen during a bi-annual scheduling huddle or party.

Regular ToCC members are asked to pay $120 per semester (soloists do not pay). Drop-ins are always welcome, though a donation of $15 per class is greatly appreciated. Classes normally take place at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, either in the sanctuary or the choir room (heartfelt thanks to Paul Jenkins for the use of the space and keyboard instruments). Music and handouts are normally emailed or posted for download in PDF format.